In the past, fast food restaurants have been some of the biggest environmental polluters—relying on single-use containers, cups, ____ silverware (not traditionally made from sustainable materials). That’s led to a lot of unnecessary waste and harm to the environment, ____ as the global demand for more sustainable fast food options has increased, companies are joining environmental efforts to lower their carbon footprint. She encourages fast food restaurants to make sauce packets, utensils, and straws optional, ____ the cashier simply asks the customer their preference—since most of these items are not recyclable and often get thrown away unused. “The single most important thing an individual can do to lower their carbon footprint is to reduce their red meat consumption, which is a hard message ____ you’re a hamburger company,” Brandon says. In 2020, Chipotle purchased more than 31 million pounds of local produce—an investment of more than $23 million into local food systems. They ____ increased their organic and transitional bean purchase by one million pounds.

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